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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1920

Page

7

Tamales and services in Laredo Daily listings

Daily notices from Laredo include tamales for sale by Baptist ladies with phone orders to No 908, a limited pupil intake for Viola Teacher starting Sept 1, and instrument sales or rentals at 1602 Flores Avenue. Also reported are a marriage license for Antonio Cavazos and Lilia Lugo, new chocolate shipments at Olympia Candy Co, and various port and local business notes.

Baptist Ladies Flores Avenue Antonio Cavazos Lilia Lugo Olympia Candy Co Rio Grande

Tanlac Restores Longshoreman to Peak Strength in Seattle

George L Harding a Seattle longshoreman reports losing weight and energy due to indigestion and rheumatism for two years. After taking Tanlac he gained 28 pounds, relief from cramps headaches and constipation, and can work daily again. Sold in Laredo by Windrow Bros.

George L. Harding James Street Seattle Wash Mr. Harding Tanlae Laredo Windrow Bros

Delayed Cotton Crop to Benefit From Recent Rains

The local cotton gin reports only 162 bales ginned so far in the late crop with seed cotton on hand for seven or eight more. Overnight rains varied in impact, but fields receiving rain should mature soon and accelerate delivery to Laredo as the crop progresses.

Laredo

Rain Shower Drenches Laredo Areas in Varying Downpours

A thorough late afternoon shower swept Laredo and nearby areas yesterday between 2 and 3 pm. Some sections saw heavy rain while others had only sprinkles or none at all. North Laredo reported soaking rain with dry pockets and large puddles forming in places. The event was described as a peculiar, irregular rainfall.

Laredo North Laredo North

Notice of Libel for Seizure Two Lots of Jewelry Laredo 1920

In the Southern District of Texas United States of America libelant and two lots of jewelry seized by the Collector of Customs at Laredo are to be condemned and forfeited. Claimants must appear at the U S Court in Laredo on August 28, 1920 at 11:00 AM or next jurisdictional day to interpose a claim. J A Herring U S Marshal S D T By Allen Walker Deputy.

United States District Court Texas United States of America D. L Laredo U. S. District Court For Southern District of United States Court Room J. A. Herring U. 8 S. Marshal D. T Allen. Walker

Numerous Local Social Visits and Weddings Reported

Mrs. Violet Oberfeldt notes visitors from Corpus Christi and Eagle Pass, with relatives in town and trips to San Antonio, Port Aransas, and Marfa. Local gatherings include a seventh birthday party for Irene Vidaurri with many friends, and a Kathleen Heaner entertaining with Demon games and prizes. Ethel Beckham and Kenneth Bailey wed in Las Vegas with family present. they plan to live at the Bailey ranch in Ranchos de Atrisco Albuquerque.

L. B. Vidaurri Irene Earnest Vidaurri Bessie Woodrow Applewhite Delfina Josephine Consuelo Alexander Pepe Enrique Baby Modes Mercedes Vidaurri Thelma Viviana Lafon Henry Ricardo de la Garza Meg Frances Masterson David Edith Craven Gladys Sauvignet Helen Benavides Evelyn Curtis Randolph Alta Gracia Ethel Poster Rosa Spencer Mrs. Vidaurri Mesdames J. E. Applewhite Will Henry Ethel Beckham Kenneth Bailey Las Vegas Miss Beckham Clarence Gerard Gerard Hugh Quigley Bailey Bailey Ranch Ranchos de Atrisco Joseph Beckham Laredo Tex

Railroad Time Table Summary Texas Mexican and I G N

Train No 1 to Corpus Christi departs nine fifty five. Train No 2 from Corpus Christi arrives three thirty five. Through fast train to St Louis leaves nine thirty arrives four. Night Train departs nine and arrives eight.

Corpus Christi

Train No 1 Laredo to Minera Schedule

Rio Grande and Eagle Pass service shows Train No 1 leaving Laredo daily except Sunday at 8 30 a m arriving Minera at 10 20 a m. Train No 2 departs Minera daily except Sunday at 11 a m arriving Laredo at 3 15 p m.

Rio Grande Eagle Pass Laredo Minera

Notable Birthday Anniversaries of Public Figures

Four prominent figures celebrate birthdays today. Sir John A. Cockburn, ex premier of South Australia, born near Duns. Rt. Hon. Thomas J. Macnamara, British Labor Minister, born in Montreal. Hon. W. M. Martin, Saskatchewan premier, born in Norwich, Ontario. Bishop Warren A. Candler, M E Church South, born in Carroll County Georgia. Edgar Lee Masters, Spoon River poet, born in Garnett Kansas.

John A. Cockburn South Australia Duns N. B Thomas J. Macnamara Montreal W. M. Martin Saskatchewan Norwich Ont Warren A. Candler M. E. Church South Carroll County

Neff Birth Record and Draft Exemption Affidavits

Affidavits from McLennan County Texas confirm Pat Morris Neff born November 26 1871 near Moody and state he was not draft eligible. Signed August 21 1920 by Mrs I E Neff and local officials including Frank B Tirey Ren C Richards and others. Political advertisement.

Pat Neff State OF Texas of McLennan I. EB. Neff Pat M. Neff Moody Pat Morris Neff Neff Frank B. Tirey McLennan County Ren C. Richards Waco Lee Jenkins James P. Alexander W. W. Woodson Bank W. H. Jenkins W. L. Crosthwait George Tiluey J. T. Harrington S. W. Bishop Joe W. Hale

War Veterans Meet Today in Houston for Head Quarters

More than 800 World War veterans, delegates from posts across Texas, gather in Houston for the second annual state convention of the American Legion. Dallas and San Antonio are expected to contest the election of the state adjutant and the choice of permanent state headquarters.

Associated Press Houston Tex Texas American Legion Dallas San Antonio

Clerks Added to Enjoined List in Tennessee Suffrage Case

The Associated Press reports that chief clerks of the Tennessee house and senate were made parties to a temporary injunction restraining the governor, secretary of state, and legislative speakers from certifying ratification to Washington. Tennessee legislators who left the state to block a quorum accuse the methods used to pass the resolution of being improper and say a majority of Tennesseans do not favor ratification.

Associated Press Nashville Tenn Tennessee House Walker House Senate Secretary of State Washington Decatur Ala Tennessee

Ten Persons Killed In Camden Crossing Crash

Ten people died and five were badly injured when a motor bus carrying 15 passengers was struck by a fast electric train at a grade crossing in Camden New Jersey last night, the Associated Press reports.

Associated Press Camden N. J

National Archery Tourney Opens at St Luke’s Wayne

Philadelphia August 23 archers from across the United States gather at St Luke’s School athletic field Wayne for the fortieth National Archery Association tourney. Entry lists surpass prior records and prizes await in men and women events including double American double York team rounds flight and novelty shoots.

Philadelphia St. Luke's School Wayne United States Knights National Archery Association of the

Notice to Teachers for Corpus Christi Institute Accommodations

All teachers needing accommodations at the Corpus Christi Institute should immediately list their names with the County Superintendent. A committee will meet the trains to provide information on assignments. Teachers should bring all books required for the institute.

Corpus Christi

The Times ad on opportunities offers daily issues

A brief advertisement from The Times promoting daily opportunities with a monthly subscription price of 50 cents per month.

Campaign committees ordered to testify on expenditures

Chicago officials report chairmen Will Hayes and George White of the Republican and Democratic national committees must appear before the senate committee investigating campaign expenditures next Monday. Treasurers of both parties and their senatorial and congressional counterparts are to bring all books and papers on campaign collections and expenditures. A separate note from Aug. 23 says Senator Reed received no reply from Governor Cox to a telegram seeking evidence supporting charges of a $15,000,000 Republican fund.

Cox Associated Press Chicago Will Hayes George White Republican Senate Reed Missouri

Poland Cautioned Not Cross Border Retreat

By Associated Press Poland is cautioned, Washington, Aug. 23, not to permit armies in the counter offensive against the Russians to advance beyond the ethnographic boundaries of Poland.

Poland Washington

Soviet prisoner tally in Polish counteroffensive

Paris reports Warsaw advices estimate that soviet prisoners captured in the Polish counter offensive will reach seventy six thousand.

Paris Warsaw

Poles Take Grudusk Cutting Bolshevik Retreat

Warsaw reports Poles have captured Grudusk and severed the Bolsheviks retreat to the northwest and north of the city, tightening pressure on advancing forces.

Warsaw Grudusk

Soviet retreat begins as Polish advance pressures Lemberg

Warsaw August 23 Soviet forces menacing Lemberg begin retreat under Polish pressure. Along central northern fronts Russian troops withdraw as Polish advance continues.

Warsaw Lemberg

First train to cross West Texas reaches Fort Worth

The first train to cross West Texas in a week arrived in Fort Worth after flood waters between Sweetwater and Paso abated. The revival of rail service marks a return to normal conditions after the high waters disrupted travel in the region.

Associated Press Fort Worth Texas West Texas Sweetwater Paso

Centenary of Gen Rufus Ingalls Birth and Global Events

Today marks the centenary of Gen Rufus Ingalls quarter master general of the U S Army New Hampshire begins its twenty first Old Home Week Franklin D Roosevelt moves toward speaking in San Francisco A Texas run off primary decides the United States senate race Joseph H Batley v Pat M Neff plus 5000 dental professionals gather in Boston for the National Dental Association convention Eugene Ysaye conducts a festival in Verviers France for Henri Vieuxtemps centenary celebrations

Rufus Ingalls U. S. Army New Hampshire Texas United States Joseph H. Batley Pat M. Neff Franklin D. Roosevelt San Francisco Boston National Dental Association Eugene Ysaye Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Verviers France Henri Vieuxtemps

Sale of Club Cafe closes as Deliganis takes over

Stratis Nitellis sells all interest in the restaurant at 712 Salinas Avenue known as the Club Cafe to Charles Deliganis who will continue the business and assumes all obligations. Deliganis solicits continued public patronage.

Stratis Nitellis Salinas Avenue Club Cafe Charles Deliganis

Americans Win By Very Large Margin At Stadium Meet

The Olympic stadium events ended with the United States leading by a wide margin. Unofficial tallies put America at about 200 points, followed by Finland 105, Sweden 85, England 92, France 85, and Italy 28 as the nearest rivals in the Antwerp context on August 28.

Associated Press Antwerp America Pinland Sweden England France Italy

Ten Miners Die In Degnan Mine Explosion

The last of ten men killed by a Degnan mine explosion near Wilburton Oklahoma has been removed. Officials believe the blast occurred when mine shaft fans stopped, as volunteers labored through Saturday and Sunday hoping to reach victims alive.

Associated Press Wilburton Okla Degnan Here

Quarantine Changes Across States Over Pink Ball Worm

Austin Aug 23 reports most states have abandoned or modified their pink ball worm quarantines for Texas to align with the federal action or promise to do so soon. Louisiana remains excluded from the shift as details come from the governor's office.

Associated Press Austin Texas Louisiana

Conference Called for Prohibition Officers in Austin

Fort Worth Texas August 23 United States District Attorney Taylor and federal enforcement officer J A Turner are summoned to a conference of prohibition officers in Austin August 25 26 27.

Associated Press Fort Worth Texas United States Taylor J. A. Turner Austin

Idaho conventions set for nominations across parties

Conventions in Idaho will nominate candidates for U S senator governor and other state offices. Republicans meet in Pocatello and Democrats in Idaho Falls tomorrow. John F Nugent is assured of renomination by Democrats. Republican field includes six candidates for the senatorial nomination. Governor D W Davis has no Republican opposition.

Boise Idaho Pocatello Idaho Falls United States John F. Nugent Senate D. W. Davis

Captain Joe Brooks Visits Laredo Friends

Captain Joe Brooks of the state rangers headquarters in Austin makes a visit to his old Laredo home. He shakes hands with many friends who are always glad to see the Laredo boy.

Joe Brooks The State Rangers Austin Laredo Captain Brooks

Remarkable endorsement of Chamberlain's remedy by a Montana hotel man

Dupuyer Montana hotel keeper F H Dear recounts using Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy four years ago with wonderful results and says he has since recommended it to friends, noting its well known merits.

Chamberlain F. H. Dear Dupuyer, Mont

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Ocat Laredo Optical Co Mexico W. A. Thomas Washington Street Lincoln Street J. E. Fowler Canada Juarez Nuevo Laredo Mancito Fidel Cantu Joseph Weldon Bailey Welkin W. Gregg Notary Public Farragut Street Harding Tanlac Chichesters Ran Ville Chicchesters Sensiar PILLA Violet S. Oberfeldt G. R. Weber City Marguerite Coleman M. C. Barlow E. F. Hamilton Port Aransas H. M. Sielski Mary Ernestine Sielski Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Wiggins Little Son J. B. DaCamara New York A. H. Camp Ethel Gribble D. P. Hewitt Pey C. W. Cook Comfort N. C. Windrow Cotulla W. B. Heaner Ernest Marfa Devil’s River S. Rosenbaum Mexico City Mina Stella H. W. Johnston Kathleen Heaner Emilie Hassell Margaret Lloyd Margaret Copeland Odette Bunn Helen Lindsay Carolyn Brennan Jack W Halsell Horace Beverly Hall Edward Wright Arthur Derby Billie Derby Joe W Leyendecker Jr Fred Rogers Eduardo Herrera Dolores Arriv Ing Cecil Nothery Zulema Olsen Natalia Leal Celina Ferrara Rosa Gonzalez Leonor Magnon Mabel Gouger Asherton Ruth Delling Virginia Esther Alice Penn Roberto Zurliga Luis Avila Guillermo Garcia Adolfo Joaquin Magnon Pablo Martinez Manuel Gonzales M. G. Delling Justo S. Penn M. B. Mowry Geo.t. Lake J. A. Wilson Joe Bailey Mrs. I. BE I. E. Neff Espa Stanford McLennan Edgar E. Witt Melissa Scott San Antonio Finland
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